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shawno72 · 11-21-2011, 02:54 PM

Ok I have a decision to make. I will be replacing the front fenders and hood and I want to know what you guys think about the front trim. At first I was going to take it off and go with the clean look but now that I removed it I kinda think it looked better with it on. Tell me what you think.
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R.L. · 11-21-2011, 03:13 PM

I like the trim.

vectorit · 11-21-2011, 03:22 PM

I say keep it, since it highlights the cool 67/68 grill.

chopnchaneled · 11-21-2011, 03:28 PM

Keep it, I'm even thinking of doing the lower molding on the sides also.

shawno72 · 11-21-2011, 03:34 PM

What got me thinking about removing it was that I like the Mark's looks. But for some reason on mine it just looked better with the trim. Mark's just looks so clean without it. I just don't know yet...Guess it depends on the color.
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Gene · 11-21-2011, 03:39 PM

Keep, without a doubt.

tubbedII · 11-21-2011, 04:08 PM

In your trucks current state, I say keep, but after replacing what we see, it might be different! The only thing I don't like about trim is it's amplifies when panels don't lined up nicely.

tow guys · 11-21-2011, 04:25 PM

I think unless you're going for a restomod look with everything shaved, I'd keep it. I'm a chrome fan and always have been. The more the better I say!

chewychevy67 · 11-21-2011, 04:39 PM

keep it. if finishes off the front of the vehicle. on a 67 it looks ok without the sidemarkers but on a 68 you have to have it.

jlaird · 11-21-2011, 04:51 PM

Heres my two cents. I only like the trim when the grill area is white, with the only exception being on a light colored truck like yours. Otherwise, it breaks up the lines of the front end too much on anything darker than white.

For example, on that orange truck you posted above, I dont think the trim would work. It would be to much. Now if the grill area was white on that orange truck, then the trim would work. Can you tell I've spent some time thinking about this??

The below picture is a good example, the trim serves to breakup the orange and white. Without the white grill, the trim is really not needed.

With that said, I think you should ditch it and sell it to me!

shawno72 · 11-21-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

With that said, I think you should ditch it and sell it to me!

Now that's the funny part. The trim was not in that great a shape anyways, would have to be replaced either way. But when I removed it every single one of the hood bolts broke off, so now I am stuck with it until I buy replacements. So if you want to buy it let me know

**67cheby** · 11-21-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

Heres my two cents. I only like the trim when the grill area is white, with the only exception being on a light colored truck like yours. Otherwise, it breaks up the lines of the front end too much on anything darker than white.

For example, on that orange truck you posted above, I dont think the trim would work. It would be to much. Now if the grill area was white on that orange truck, then the trim would work. Can you tell I've spent some time thinking about this??

With that said, I think you should ditch it and sell it to me!

i agree completely !

JWall · 11-21-2011, 05:11 PM

Put another one in the keep column.

cleanfreak · 11-21-2011, 06:52 PM

I would have said keep it , but your 68 has no side trim , making no trim look good. I say ditch it , and , x2 to sell it to me!

fishingjred73 · 11-21-2011, 06:58 PM

I had talked myself into shaving mine off, until I kept looking at pics of shaved trucks and decided I still like the chrome pop!

shawno72 · 11-22-2011, 02:00 PM

ttt

68shortstep · 11-22-2011, 02:53 PM

Here's an option to compare: No top trim, with painted grill trim & light surrounds. Please excuse the dirty & dusty-look. This was the day I sold my truck, & just grabbed some more quick photos before it ran away from home forever.

shawno72 · 11-22-2011, 03:06 PM

68 shortstep I like the painted look. But does anyone have the front three trim pieces for sale?? Think I want to have the trim just in case I want to re install it.

C/10 King · 11-22-2011, 03:11 PM

Keep, keep, keep!

shawno72 · 11-22-2011, 04:14 PM

Ok so I think I am going to go ahead and keep the trim. Does anyone have a good used set of trim for sale??

67ChevyRedneck · 11-22-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I will be replacing the front fenders and hood...

Why?

Good decision on keeping it. *If* I ever get my fleet bed ready to put on my 67 it will have all the CST trim. Nose, tailgate, and side.

shawno72 · 11-22-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Why?

Good decision on keeping it. *If* I ever get my fleet bed ready to put on my 67 it will have all the CST trim. Nose, tailgate, and side.

Yeah I am thinking of doing the side and rear trim as well. The side trim is the best of all the years in my opinion.

dhaymaker · 11-22-2011, 07:06 PM

Personal Opion #1: Keep the trim. Personal Opinion #2: Trim is supposed to be bright and shiny! lol

bcutt · 11-22-2011, 07:38 PM

Definitely keep the trim!

shawno72 · 11-22-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Why?

Good decision on keeping it. *If* I ever get my fleet bed ready to put on my 67 it will have all the CST trim. Nose, tailgate, and side.

I will eventually be replacing the front fenders due to the fact that they both have their share of bondo. The hood because the front lip has some rust through. Just some thin lines but rusted through.

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11-21-2011, 03:22 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Keep the front trim?? I say keep it, since it highlights the cool 67/68 grill. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-21-2011, 03:28 PM	#4
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: Keep the front trim?? Keep it, I'm even thinking of doing the lower molding on the sides also. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

11-21-2011, 03:34 PM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Keep the front trim?? What got me thinking about removing it was that I like the Mark's looks. But for some reason on mine it just looked better with the trim. Mark's just looks so clean without it. I just don't know yet...Guess it depends on the color. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-21-2011, 03:39 PM	#6
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Keep the front trim?? Keep, without a doubt. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

11-21-2011, 02:54 PM	#1
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Keep the front trim?? Ok I have a decision to make. I will be replacing the front fenders and hood and I want to know what you guys think about the front trim. At first I was going to take it off and go with the clean look but now that I removed it I kinda think it looked better with it on. Tell me what you think. With.. Without.. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-21-2011, 03:13 PM	#2
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Keep the front trim?? I like the trim.

11-21-2011, 04:08 PM	#7
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Keep the front trim?? In your trucks current state, I say keep, but after replacing what we see, it might be different! The only thing I don't like about trim is it's amplifies when panels don't lined up nicely. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

11-21-2011, 04:25 PM	#8
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Keep the front trim?? I think unless you're going for a restomod look with everything shaved, I'd keep it. I'm a chrome fan and always have been. The more the better I say! __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org

11-21-2011, 04:39 PM	#9
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,454	Re: Keep the front trim?? keep it. if finishes off the front of the vehicle. on a 67 it looks ok without the sidemarkers but on a 68 you have to have it.

11-21-2011, 04:51 PM	#10
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Keep the front trim?? Heres my two cents. I only like the trim when the grill area is white, with the only exception being on a light colored truck like yours. Otherwise, it breaks up the lines of the front end too much on anything darker than white. For example, on that orange truck you posted above, I dont think the trim would work. It would be to much. Now if the grill area was white on that orange truck, then the trim would work. Can you tell I've spent some time thinking about this?? The below picture is a good example, the trim serves to breakup the orange and white. Without the white grill, the trim is really not needed. With that said, I think you should ditch it and sell it to me! Last edited by jlaird; 11-21-2011 at 05:22 PM.

11-21-2011, 05:11 PM	#13
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Keep the front trim?? Put another one in the keep column. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-21-2011, 06:52 PM	#14
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 398	Re: Keep the front trim?? I would have said keep it , but your 68 has no side trim , making no trim look good. I say ditch it , and , x2 to sell it to me!

11-21-2011, 06:58 PM	#15
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11-22-2011, 02:00 PM	#16
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Keep the front trim?? ttt __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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11-22-2011, 02:53 PM	#17
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Keep the front trim?? Here's an option to compare: No top trim, with painted grill trim & light surrounds. Please excuse the dirty & dusty-look. This was the day I sold my truck, & just grabbed some more quick photos before it ran away from home forever. Attached Images

11-22-2011, 03:06 PM	#18
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Keep the front trim?? 68 shortstep I like the painted look. But does anyone have the front three trim pieces for sale?? Think I want to have the trim just in case I want to re install it. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-22-2011, 03:11 PM	#19
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Keep the front trim?? Keep, keep, keep! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

11-22-2011, 04:14 PM	#20
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Keep the front trim?? Ok so I think I am going to go ahead and keep the trim. Does anyone have a good used set of trim for sale?? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-22-2011, 07:06 PM	#23
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Keep the front trim?? Personal Opion #1: Keep the trim. Personal Opinion #2: Trim is supposed to be bright and shiny! lol __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

11-22-2011, 07:38 PM	#24
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Keep the front trim?? Definitely keep the trim! __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

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